The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of social media
I am actually half way through writing a tarot focused blog, and have paused to write this instead. A cautionary tale of bully tactics,...
How can entering an altered state of awareness help?
It can help in different ways, and for different reasons. I'm offering one example here... I believe the main purpose of life is to be...
What happens when I work as a shaman?
My experience, and understanding is that our brain can function in various ways. It can process information, work from habit, and it can...
How to use Tarot to manifest- a step by step guide.
I have seen several posts recently asking about Tarot & manifestation- I felt drawn to add my thoughts (as I so often do.) There are 4...
What should you expect from a Professional Tarot reader?
I was thinking about this recently. There are so many types of readers, offering such a diverse range of services. What are the common...
Tarot reader or shaman? The lines do blur.
As my shaman path deepens I have found my roles as tarot reader and shaman have become a little blurred. Physical symptoms As a shaman...
Some reflections on the moon card.
When I really deepened my tarot journey it was with a Rider-Waite deck, my trusty copy of 78 degrees of Wisdom and plenty of time. I was...
Facing the void with Tarot. Who am I?
At the beginning of May I had the joy of attending my annual shaman healer’s retreat. This is run by my two shaman teachers and is for...
Tarot, tears and difficult days.
Life has been tough recently. The everyday stresses of insecure housing, home educating four children, and both of us working long hours...
Life is a blend of inner & outer work.
A Tarot spread is a simple reflection of an utterly complex and diverse world. It can reflect what has been, what could be, what might...
Is the word "shaman" cultural appropriation?
Yes is the answer- and I still use the word. Let me explain why I refer to myself as a “shaman” I have seen a lot of posts recently...
The inspirational way our right brain solves our problems
Lets start with an everyday example-You’ve lost your keys. To start with your left brain (logical & rational) tries to find them- “where...
A Soul Path Tarot spread
One of the fascinating parts of my job is my “Tarot & Tea” group. This is mostly people with a sound, often advanced, knowledge of Tarot...
Lessons learnt from the Page of Pentacles
Whilst learning the traditional meanings for tarot, and understanding the imagery is essential- how you feel about cards is another very...
Hello 9 of swords, my old friend
If there is one card sure to pop up and stalk me with regularity it is the delightful 9 of swords. Just when life seems to be going well-...